
- BGG rank
- BGG #6,850
- BGG rating
- 6.8
Warhammer: Battle For Skull Pass
- 2 players
- 180–360 min
- Complexity 3.6/5
- 2006

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Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror is an expansion for Warhammer Quest released in 1995 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gavin Thorpe and Andy Jones and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing.
From the back of the box: In the sun scorched wastes of the Land of the Dead, the Dread King waits within the darkness of his pyramid tomb. Gunther Laranscheld, evil Necromancer, seeks to restore the Dread King to power, and only the heroic Warriors can stop him. If they succeed, they will return with the treasures of this long dead realm. If they fail, they will surely die... This Warhammer Quest Adventure Pack contains six new adventures for use with the floor plans in this pack; lots of new tables for Undead Monsters, hazards, events and treasure; plus an exciting pre-written adventure for Warriors of battle-level 5-7. Your copy of Catacombs of Terror should contain the following components: 1 Catacombs of Terror rulebook Floorplans: 1 Objective Room (The Dread King's Throne Room) 1 Dungeon Room (The Hall of Death) 1 Corridor (Chasm of Despair) 1 Corner (Flames of Khazla) Counters: 6 Catacombs counters 36 playing cards: 4 Dungeon cards [17 SIC] Event cards [12 SIC] Treasure cards 3 Special cards Citadel miniatures: Dread King on his throne Luthor the Hunchback Gunther Laranscheld 3 Tomb Guardians The Grimoire Necris 2 plastic Doorways
Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror has a complexity rating of 2.8 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Fighting, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Role Playing. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror are: Gavin Thorpe and Andy Jones. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Warhammer Quest: Catacombs of Terror as an expansion for Warhammer Quest. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer Quest to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer Quest is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.